According to legend, Kokomo, Indiana was named after a Miami Indian Chief who lived in the area, "Ma Ko Ko Mo" -meaning Black Walnut. Founded in 1842 by David Foster, a frontier trader, Kokomo has since become the home to many of the nation's most influential inventions. From the birthplace of the automobile to the introduction of stainless steel and the development of canned tomato juice, Kokomo has been a leader in ingenuity, earning its nickname, the "City of Firsts." In this collection...

As we move out of the past and into the present, our landscape is forever altered by the passing of time. The face of Kokomo, "The City of Firsts," has changed over the years. Once an image of small-town Americana, Kokomo has grown-expanding its industrial reach, enticing new residents, and continuing to be the first in a number of fields.Kokomo, Indiana: Then and Now takes the reader back to a simpler time in Kokomo history. Using historic images paired with contemporary photos, authors T...

This audiobook includes biographies on the following men: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.The Founding Fathers of the United States led the American Revolution against the Kingdom of Great Britain. Most were descendants of colonists settled in the Thirteen Colonies in North America.Historian Richard B. Morris in 1973 identified the following seven figures as the key Founding Fathers: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Ham...

Hockey guys are off limits—and yet, one has set me in his sights, and I have no chance of escaping.Camden Church is the guy I should’ve stayed away from. But when he mistakes my identity, I don’t correct him. I let him break all my rules.It’s a night I’ll never forget—not that he’ll ever let me.If my brother discovers our secret, he could jeopardize Camden’s pro hockey career and end it before it’s begun.Camden thinks I’m g...

I didn’t know I was a captive. How could I? I didn’t have my memory. He could have told me anything about the world, and he did.And I believed him.Until the day a mysterious stranger showed up, killed the man I’d believed was my husband, and decided to take me with him.I don’t know what he plans to do with me, but it can’t be anything good.But hey, at least the world still exists.The Monster Keeps Me Safe is a dark romance standalone with an ...

The Cossacks (Russian: Казаки [Kazaki]) is a short novel by Leo Tolstoy, published in 1863 in the popular literary magazine The Russian Messenger. It was originally called Young Manhood. Both Ivan Turgenev and the Nobel prize-winning Russian writer Ivan Bunin gave the work great praise, Turgenev calling it his favorite work by Tolstoy. Tolstoy began work on the story in August 1853. In August 1857, after having reread Iliad, he vowed to completely rewrite The Cossacks. In February 1862, af...

Thomas Hamilton, un hombre con demasiados secretos, muchos de los cuales, la gente ya no trataba descubrir, era mejor no meterse con él en ese aspecto, nadie que lo conociera se atrevería a hacerlo; bueno, a excepción de una persona, una joven mujer que había entrado a su vida de forma abrupta y a la cual le había hecho la vida difícil desde el momento en el que se conocieron. No era para menos, la mujer representaba todo el pasado que Thomas en un tiempo buscó y que, a estas alturas de su...

Thomas Cook (1808-92), the father of tourism, is a forgotten hero of his age. When he was born, neither of the words 'tourism' or 'sigtseeing' had been invented. Driven by his Baptist faith and the promotion of Temperance, Cook founded the travel industry -- now one of the world's biggest trade sectors. Over 150 years after his first overseas tour was conducted, this book brings to life the complex man behind the famous name.There have been many accounts of the his...

Embark on a literary expedition through the annals of American history with 'History of the United States: A 30-Volume Anthology'. This expansive collection brings together a veritable tapestry of narratives, each contributing to the intricate mosaic of the nation's past. From evocative personal diaries and pioneering historical accounts to groundbreaking essays and fiery political debates, the anthology spans a broad spectrum of literary styles. Noteworthy entries include thoroughly resea...

In an age of cowardice and compromise, the church is asking one question:"Where are the men?"The Redeemed Man prepares you to answer Christ's call to become a man in His image—the kind of man the world needs.Featuring the contributions of trusted pastors, fathers, and husbands, this book answers the questions you're asking as you strive to glorify God in your relationships, work, and spiritual life. Each author gives a uniq...

The "Detective Hamilton Cleek Mysteries 'Äì 8 Thriller Classics in One Premium Edition" is a masterful compendium that delves into the thrilling and cerebral world of classic mystery narratives. Encompassing a medley of eight carefully chosen tales, the collection presents a kaleidoscope of intricate plots and intriguing characters, each meticulously woven to challenge and captivate. The range of literary styles spans from psychological thrillers to procedural investigations, all unified b...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...